Golden Joysticks are the oldest gaming awards, and they are voted by the public. Now you can vote for this year's awards in a couple of different categories.
VOTE HERE
I don't want to ifnulence anyone but here is what I chose.
For best newcomer, it was abvious choice, (I have to mention I didn't play Last of Us I don't have a Playstation), so it was Dishonored. With it's fresh gameplay, and a great overall mood of the game this is the winner for me.
For best online game I was in a little trouble. I don't play too many online games, and can't afford most of them. I wanted to vote for the Secret World but I haven't played it so it wouldn't be fair. So in the end for the Hoooorde!
Although I like indie games, I didn't play any of them, no vote there.
No handheld gaming devices as well... Although I would like a Nintendo DS3.
Best storytelling was a though one. There was Bioshock Infinite and Brothers: A tale of two sons. Both stories were amazing, but I chose the brothers. Maybe because I just played them today and I'm still under their influence...
I play multiplayer once a year so no vote there.
For mobile games... I haven't played any of them, I don't want to spend money for a mobile game, I don't think it's worth it.
Best visual design was an easy choice. Although there was Borderlands 2 and DMC, and they both have stunning, unique design, I kinda have a crush on steampunk stuff, so it was Bioshock Infinite.
I only own a PC so there was no choice for me. (that's not bad Ilooove my little PC)
Best moment. Hmmm... I am not yet at the DMC moment, so that was out. The Tomb Raider Radio Tower was pretty awesome, but not that awesome. The others or I didn't play or I was not amazed that much, as at the Bioshock Infinite moment.
Innovation of the year in my opinion is the Oculus Rift. I can't wait to have some kind of virtual reality machine in the future...
Studio of the year: definately TellTale Games.
About the Youtube gamer... I only watch one, and that is not here.
The absolute most wanted for me is the Thief. I can't wait to play it. Thief III was one of my all time fav games.
And finally game of the year: Bioshock Infinite. (I bet it won't be this game, my fav games are never chosen if I vote).
Thursday, September 5, 2013
A tale of two brothers
Genre: Adventure, fantasy
Released by: 505 Games
One of the best and most beautiful games released this year. It is a 1 player game, but I okayed it with my little sister, so the story was close to my heart.
Good:
- Great graphics
- Beautiful environment
- Great, touching story
Bad:
- Short
Short and sweet. The most beautiful game I've ever played.
Released by: 505 Games
One of the best and most beautiful games released this year. It is a 1 player game, but I okayed it with my little sister, so the story was close to my heart.
Good:
- Great graphics
- Beautiful environment
- Great, touching story
Bad:
- Short
The graphics
Everything looks so beautiful in this game. The textures, the environment, the creatures and humans, it looks like something that was made by great 3d modellers and animators. Everything goes together beautifully.
The Gameplay
It has some puzzles, which are not too difficult, but just enough to enjoy it, and they aren't what his game is about. You have two characters, two brothers, and they can interact with several objects around them. You have some other stuff except puzzles, like flying, which is a great add to the gameplay.The Story
This is not about some epic quest to save a world, or a princess. It is about two brothers, who have lost their mother and now their father got sick, so they have to go get medicine for him. They travel through fantastic lands, and meet with several creatures. Although as beautiful as seems, well... It's better if I don't say anything.The Mood
The music, environment, textures and everything is just perfect, fantastic and so calm.
Final Verdict
Short and sweet. The most beautiful game I've ever played.
Final Score
10/10Tuesday, September 3, 2013
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them...
A couple days ago I played Guardians of Middle Earth, and I thought let's do a top Lotr games for this weeks weekly top.
Didn't play it, but I will try it soon.
This game is a disaster. A MOBA out of Lotr? Why? Why would somebody do such a sin? Just leave MOBA's to idiots who play LOL and stuff but don't pollute the Lotr world with such stupidities. Althoug have to mention the graphics look good.
RPG, but one of the worst I have ever played. Maybe I had my hopes too high when I heard there will be a Lotr RPG OMG. I don't really like RPG's without a decent free world, where I can do my little sidequests, crafting and maybe buying a house in Hobbiton. So I was just too disappointed to appreciate the game.
Third part of the trilogy, although I just can't understand why they didn't make the middle part of it to PC. Much much much worse game than the first, Feloowship of the Ring. I don't know what went wrong at the EA, but they screwed this up pretty bad after the first. Maybe it was beacuse of the first game's low ratings (which I don't approve). Should be about huge battles, but this game is only huge battles, with no differences between them, and nothing else.
2002, 2003 was a good year in lotr games. Although this might seem a little childish, if you are a fan of Tolkien's Middle-Earth, this is a fun game, with cute cartoony graphics. A fast paced adventure game.
I don't really like MMORPG's, 'cause you know you have to socialize and stuff... But this is a good one. You can shoose your race, customize your appearance, etc... basic stuff for a MMO, and then you can start your journey and gain experience. You have a great storyine, the gameplay is not boring, so all in all it's worth to play it for a while.
Real-time strategy. It is a simple one, but a good one. Good and evil campagins.
I know gamers ar not a fan of Lego games. I play most Lego games because of my little sister, but this one I enjoyed. It was a little boring at first, because I rushed through it to get to the freeplay. But then I was enchanted by collecting the characters, experiencing their powers, solving the puzzles, etc... The game is just so cute, you have to collect everything, and when everything is done you still want a little more of the collecitbles.
Real-time strategy, a pretty good one. Not too monoton, with enough action, good storyline, great gameplay similar to Warcraft III, and I liked the graphics as well. You can experience a good and evil campagin as well.
And the top game. This is an action adventure game, one of the first game about lotr, and in my opinion best. It was close to the War of the Ring, but I had to choose this because in the beginning of the game I'm in Hobbiton. This game walks you through the story of the first book or film, making you solve puzzles and fight your way through Middle-Earth. Exciting, fast gameplay, a perfect example of an action adventure game. I don't understand why it has such a low rating on many gaming sites. Oh yeah maybe because it is not a stupid FPS, where the only goal is to kill eery moving thing (I have to mention I like FPS's but it is irritating sometimes ho high ratings they get).
*10. Conquest (2009, EA)
Didn't play it, but I will try it soon.
9. Guardians of Middle-Earth (2013, Warner Bros)
This game is a disaster. A MOBA out of Lotr? Why? Why would somebody do such a sin? Just leave MOBA's to idiots who play LOL and stuff but don't pollute the Lotr world with such stupidities. Althoug have to mention the graphics look good.
8. War in the North (2011, Warner Bros)
RPG, but one of the worst I have ever played. Maybe I had my hopes too high when I heard there will be a Lotr RPG OMG. I don't really like RPG's without a decent free world, where I can do my little sidequests, crafting and maybe buying a house in Hobbiton. So I was just too disappointed to appreciate the game.
7. Return of the King (2003, EA)
Third part of the trilogy, although I just can't understand why they didn't make the middle part of it to PC. Much much much worse game than the first, Feloowship of the Ring. I don't know what went wrong at the EA, but they screwed this up pretty bad after the first. Maybe it was beacuse of the first game's low ratings (which I don't approve). Should be about huge battles, but this game is only huge battles, with no differences between them, and nothing else.
6. The Hobbit (2003, Sierra)
2002, 2003 was a good year in lotr games. Although this might seem a little childish, if you are a fan of Tolkien's Middle-Earth, this is a fun game, with cute cartoony graphics. A fast paced adventure game.
5. Lord of the Rings Online + expansions (2007, Turbine Inc.)
I don't really like MMORPG's, 'cause you know you have to socialize and stuff... But this is a good one. You can shoose your race, customize your appearance, etc... basic stuff for a MMO, and then you can start your journey and gain experience. You have a great storyine, the gameplay is not boring, so all in all it's worth to play it for a while.
4. Battle for Middle-Earth I-II + The Rise of the Witch-King (2004, 2006, EA)
Real-time strategy. It is a simple one, but a good one. Good and evil campagins.
3. Lego Lord of the Rings (2012, Warner Bros.)
I know gamers ar not a fan of Lego games. I play most Lego games because of my little sister, but this one I enjoyed. It was a little boring at first, because I rushed through it to get to the freeplay. But then I was enchanted by collecting the characters, experiencing their powers, solving the puzzles, etc... The game is just so cute, you have to collect everything, and when everything is done you still want a little more of the collecitbles.
2. War of the Ring (2003, Sierra)
Real-time strategy, a pretty good one. Not too monoton, with enough action, good storyline, great gameplay similar to Warcraft III, and I liked the graphics as well. You can experience a good and evil campagin as well.
1. The Fellowship of the Ring (2002, Vivendi Universal Games)
And the top game. This is an action adventure game, one of the first game about lotr, and in my opinion best. It was close to the War of the Ring, but I had to choose this because in the beginning of the game I'm in Hobbiton. This game walks you through the story of the first book or film, making you solve puzzles and fight your way through Middle-Earth. Exciting, fast gameplay, a perfect example of an action adventure game. I don't understand why it has such a low rating on many gaming sites. Oh yeah maybe because it is not a stupid FPS, where the only goal is to kill eery moving thing (I have to mention I like FPS's but it is irritating sometimes ho high ratings they get).
Weekly Geeky Productsies
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You can never know when you will be in need of a health or mana potion. But wait. It's right there in your ear!
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Invito Tshirt
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A good old Monopoly game. Everything better with Harry Potter.
If I would have an Iphone (but I'm on Android's side) I would want this
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-category/protection/retro-game-cases-iphone-5.html
So... anyone picking on me? Hm? Hm? Hm?
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Zelda Necklace Kokiri Forest. Looks cute
https://www.etsy.com/listing/81097675/zelda-necklace-kokiris-forest-emerald
Cool spikey back thingy. Maybe not for everyda wear...
http://www.strazor.com/blog/fashion/unique-crazy-cool-corsets/attachment/mcqueen-spine-corset-1998/
Superhero+Villain cushion
http://www.firebox.com/product/5944/Heroes-and-Villains-Cushion
It's a shoe with wings. I believe I can flyyyy...
Lumber Island or Slumber Island?
Genre: Horror survival
Released by: Dean Forge, 2013
The shortest horror survival game I have played, and one of the most boring also (I am pretty much scared from my own shadow so if I say it's boring it is boring!!!)
The gameplay
You can move and jump and that's it. You pick up what you stumble across, and can't drop it, no inventory, nothing. The enemy is a masked guy with an axe, who walks after you. No running, just walking slowly (and not like in the movies that he appear in front of you... he literally just walks after you). You have sort of a "companion" a teddy bear, which I enjoyed, and was so cute.
The Graphics
Not much to say about it pretty simple.
The story (SPOILER)
We don't find out much in this chapter, only that the owner of the island didn't wanted to sell his island, although he was threatened, and his wife and child left him there.
The mood
The mood is ok for a horror survival game.
Final Verdict
Short and... no not sweet.
Final Score
3/10
Released by: Dean Forge, 2013
The shortest horror survival game I have played, and one of the most boring also (I am pretty much scared from my own shadow so if I say it's boring it is boring!!!)
The gameplay
You can move and jump and that's it. You pick up what you stumble across, and can't drop it, no inventory, nothing. The enemy is a masked guy with an axe, who walks after you. No running, just walking slowly (and not like in the movies that he appear in front of you... he literally just walks after you). You have sort of a "companion" a teddy bear, which I enjoyed, and was so cute.
The Graphics
Not much to say about it pretty simple.
The story (SPOILER)
We don't find out much in this chapter, only that the owner of the island didn't wanted to sell his island, although he was threatened, and his wife and child left him there.
The mood
The mood is ok for a horror survival game.
Final Verdict
Short and... no not sweet.
Final Score
3/10
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